(1) Where an order is made in relation to a member spouse's retirement benefit and either -

(a) the designated benefit is payable from a defined contribution scheme, or

(b) the member spouse concerned ceases to be a member of the pension scheme otherwise than on death

the trustees of the pension scheme concerned may give effect to the order by applying a transfer amount pursuant to section 12 (6) or section 12 (8) of the Act of 1995 or section 17 (6) or section 17 (8) of the Act of 1996 in accordance with this article.